The Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK. The Association of Commonwealth Universities has appointed Beth Button as their new Director of Strategic Communications, where she will lead their external affairs work to make the case for higher education globally and maximise the value and impact of the work of the ACU and its members. Her appointment is one of two new appointments to their senior leadership team. Prior to joining ACU, Beth was Head of Communications and Public Affairs at University Alliance (UA).  Beth was also previously Campaign Manager at Universities UK, and also led on political and public affairs at Universities Wales. Beth said: “I am delighted to be joining the ACU… universities across the Commonwealth have a vital role to play in addressing the many global challenges we face, and I believe passionately in the importance of international collaboration and cooperation in tackling them.”